Anceint India

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S: Ancient India By:C. Bashore

BC: In this book you will find information on the Harappa people, the Aryan people, the Gupta Empire and Mohenjo Daro. You'll also find time lines and classes of people. If you don't know much about Ancient India, this is the book for you!

FC: Ancient India By: C. Bashore

1: Ancient India By: C. Bashore

2: In this book you will find information on the Harappa people, the Aryan people, the Gupta Empire and Mohenjo Daro. You'll also find timelines and classes of people. If you don't know much about Ancient India, this is the book for you!

5: India came together to trade. They settled by the Gangus and Indus Rivers so they could have food, water for crops, and wash their clothes.

6: The Harappa People The Harappa people had no government or rulers. In the city there were straight streets, brick homes and private baths! Kids had toys and women wore lipstick.

7: The end of the Harappa people was caused by the Aryans. They invaded Harappa.

8: The Aryans Aryan people put red dots on their foreheads as a sign of marriage. They had no sophisticated government. They came from modern day Russia.

9: They lived in clans ruled by their warrior chief. The chief made a decision after listening to a committee. You could voice your opinion, but the chief had the final say.

10: The Gupta Empire The Gupta people dominated Northern Russia. The people were very happy during this period because they had religious freedom and free medical care.

11: The people were paid for their work. They raised cows for milk and wheat was a main crop grown. The Gupta Empire fell apart in 500 AD. Three rulers that ruled The Gupta Empire were Chandragupta, Samudragupta and Kumaragupta.

12: Mohenjo Daro Mohenjo Daro was a powerful city located in modern day Pakistan, southwest of Sukkur. It was the most advanced city in south Asia. The city was established originally for trade.

13: Mohenjo Daro

14: Classes of People & Jobs Untouchables/Slaves: collecting garbage and people's feces Servants/Farmhands: sometimes they were farmers or would work for other people

15: Vivasians: people who owned their own land, farms or businesses Kshatriya/Warriors: people in the army or leaders Brahmans: priests or leaders; only men could go to school; Brahman women couldn't

18: Dictionary of Government Democracy- Anyone could be in government or vote. Dictatorship- ruled by force. A dictator. Monarchy- A group ruled by a Queen, King, or Emperor.

19: Oligarchy- A small group ruling over something. Republic- A president is elected and the power's in the people. Theocracy- You have to go through a priest to talk to God.